Thirty minutes into a 10 minute agenda item, boredom and frustration kicked in mightily among the group. The presenter had been told she had a maximum of 10 minutes for a “brief summary overview” of a project. This person was seasoned, and smart, so she had to know the word brief meant “of short duration.”
“If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the question – for once I know the question, I could solve the problem in 5 minutes.” Albert Einstein We don’t have to be Einstein to know the importance of asking
Following through – whether in hockey, basketball, baseball, golf or any number of other sports – results in lift, accuracy and power. It guarantees the very best attempt and outcome after contact with the puck or ball. Strong follow through demonstrates reliability. This concept can also translate to professional and working relationships. Is anyone else
In a recent blog, I shared a list of competencies required for today’s leaders in growth organizations. One of the most favored – yet most often misunderstood – is creativity. “But, I’m just not creative” emerges from the mouth of many leaders when the topic comes on the table. Many times it’s someone from finance
In the month of February, the theme of love is rampant. On the retail front, we are surrounded by red and pink hearts, cupids with arrows and the nudge to carve out and celebrate a day just for love. This day of passion applies to many of us on the personal front as we proclaim
What’s the power of a single word? Just one word? If you could only pick a single word to guide your thoughts and actions for this year, what would it be? At the beginning of each year, many feel internal and/or external pressure to make the traditional New Year’s resolutions. Those arguing resolutions are too
As we read most any business publication, watch TEDTALKS, or listen to podcasts, it’s crystal clear the topic of company culture has moved to front and center in the past few years. Since 2010, culture has become the most discussed talent issue, having risen topically by 12% annually in earnings calls (Gartner, 2017). Organizations are
It’s often a rarity, yet needed abundantly. The word isn’t uttered in the board room, yet if the principle were applied, it could transform the organization. It starts with one thought, one act, and one person. If everyone practiced it, conflict would be more tolerable, forgiveness would come sooner, and peace would rule. Am I
My husband tried to prepare me more than once, “You’ll leave something there, but you’ll take something far better out with you.” As we started the trek from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon at 5:30 a.m. with two of our five kids, his advice kept repeating in my head. Yes, I anticipated nature’s
I can hardly wait! As a “wanna be” chef, the thought of creating Thanksgiving dinner makes me excited beyond words. Cooking trumps many of my interests. It sets off a certain creativity within me that soothes my soul. The only recipe I’ll be following on Turkey Day is pumpkin pie – because that’s baking, not